UFC BJJ 1
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports promotion |
| Founded | June 25, 2025 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC BJJ 1: Musumeci vs. Gabriel marked the first-ever submission grappling competition organized by UFC Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The event took place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, on June 25, 2025.
Background
This inaugural card included three championship bouts designed to determine the first men's bantamweight, lightweight, and welterweight titleholders.
The headline match featured five-time IBJJF World Champion Mikey Musumeci facing off against Rerisson Gabriel for the initial UFC BJJ Bantamweight Championship.
In the welterweight division, finalists Andrew Tackett and Andy Varela battled for the inaugural UFC BJJ Welterweight Championship. Meanwhile, the lightweight title bout saw finalists Carlos Henrique and Danilo Moreira competing for the first-ever UFC BJJ Lightweight Championship.
Making her first appearance in the promotion, Bella Mir—daughter of former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir—contested Carol Joia in the women's featherweight category.
See also
References
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